Umar
Bayero University Kano
Mathematics
Graduate
15About Me
I am Umar, a passionate and innovative mathematics educator with over 15 years of experience in delivering dynamic and effective instruction at both primary and secondary school levels. Proficient in a variety of curricula, including British, American, Canadian, IB, and Nigerian. I have a proven track record of empowering diverse learners to excel in fundamental mathematics, science, and standardized tests such as the SAT and IGCSE.
With a strong focus on integrating technology into the classroom, I excel in managing student engagement and crafting personalized teaching strategies that cater to mixed-ability groups. My commitment to fostering student growth and academic excellence drives me to inspire critical thinking and a love for learning in every student I encounter. Together, we can unlock the door to success and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
My teaching style
My teaching style is student-centered, interactive, and adaptive, focusing on critical thinking, real-world applications, and differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs. I prioritize engaging students actively in the learning process and tailor my approaches to suit individual strengths and challenges. This helps create a supportive environment where all students can thrive and effectively apply their knowledge.
My past experience
Yes, I have over 15 years of experience teaching and tutoring students at various levels in both classroom and online settings, using international and national curricula.
My Proudest Achievements
1. Successfully taught students of diverse backgrounds across five international curricula (American, British,
Canadian, IB, Egyptian), helping them exceed expectations in SAT, GCSE, and IGCSE.
2. Enhance overall student performance across multiple classes by implementing differentiated instruction
and interactive, engaging teaching methods.
I teach
- SAT
- SAT (US College Admissions)
- GCSE Re-take Tutor
- 11+
- Maths
- Further Maths
- Pure Maths
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Mechanics
- Statistics
- Science
- Physics
My Results and Achievements
- Best mathematics teacher
- Most Successful Teacher Award
- COWBELL Math Competition Awards
- Students won the Math Olympiad Competition Awards
- Students represented Nigeria and Olympiad
- Students scored 100% in Math SSCE exams
- Helped Students score 720+ in SAT exams
- improved students' performance in math.